University of Virginia — McIntire Amphitheatre
Concordia University Irvine — Nelson Amphitheatre
University of Houston — Wilhelmina’s Grove Amphitheater
From from time to time — particularly in the months of fairer weather, when many events are hosted outdoors — we break form from the grind of responding to c0nsultations to simply enjoy these spaces See our CALENDAR for our periodic Lively c0lloquia when we drill down into technical specifics.
Outdoor amphitheaters rely upon a broad ecosystem of consensus standards that quietly support every performance. Among them:
- NFPA — National Electrical Code, including Articles 518, 520, 525 and related provisions
- SMPTE — media production and broadcast systems
- Audio Engineering Society (AES) — professional sound systems
- Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) — site and performance lighting
- ASTM International — seating, concrete, accessibility and materials
- ASCE — structural loading for stages, roofs and canopies
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Clemson University
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